Naval Architect

This role begins ASAP and is structured around a critical, high-stakes build sprint. You will report directly to our CTO (former NASA Chief Engineer). End-to-End Ownership: Design, fabricate, and fully own the hull form, structural layout, and overall naval architecture for our 15-ft and 35-ft prototype vessels.Hydrodynamics & Stability: Perform resistance/powering calculations, intact/damage stability analysis, and seakeeping assessments for high-speed, autonomous operations in rough maritime environments.Rapid CAD-to-Reality: Use Rhino, Maxsurf, and/or SolidWorks for detailed manufacturing designs, structural engineering, and relentlessly iterate based on physical ocean testing.Fabrication Oversight: Oversee rapid prototype manufacturing, including FRP composite layups and marine-grade metalwork (aluminum).Field Deployment / Sea Trials: Integrate mechanical/autonomous subsystems with cross-functional teams, troubleshoot on the fly, and operate as a core maritime crew member during rugged ocean deployments and sea trials. Clearance / Citizenship: Due to defense contract requirements and ITAR compliance, you must be a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).BS in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience, with 3+ years designing high-performance marine vessels, USVs, or specialized watercraft.Uncompromising proficiency in naval architecture software (Rhino, Maxsurf, NAPA, etc.) 3+ years work experience in ship/boat design.Direct experience designing high-speed planing hulls or autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs/USVs).Experience building early-stage marine hardware prototypes.Ownership of projects from clean-sheet start to finish.Deep knowledge of marine structural systems, with an emphasis on FRP composites and alloys.Operational experience working with deployed vessels, conducting sea trials, or maritime operations.Familiarity with maritime regulations (USCG, ABS) and applying them to novel/uncrewed vessels.

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